Ceretto: Cyberbullying is no joke

by jmaloni

Tue, Jun 19th 2012 01:15 am

Assemblyman
John Ceretto supported legislation Monday to protect victims by
prohibiting cyberbullying in New York public schools.

"Cyberbullying
is becoming an alarming danger to children and teenagers today,"
Ceretto said. "This is an issue I take very seriously. During this
legislative session, I was honored to meet with students from Niagara
Falls High School and one of their teachers, Mr. Esposito, to discuss
bullying and their 'Increase the Peace' initiative. Our students
and their parents must know that New York state is working to ensure
that the Internet is not simply another vehicle for bullies. I am
proud to vote for this legislation."

Ceretto
also noted a National Conference of State Legislatures study showing
that 48 other states have already enacted legislation to protect
children from bullying.

"This
is affecting our teens and young people every day," Ceretto said.
"We can't sit on the sidelines while children are being put at
risk for something we should be able to prevent. Other states have
taken steps to protect their youth; now it is New York's turn."